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Need Social Security? Yuba City, California Social Security Attorneys Can Help

Does a disability make it difficult to find or keep a job? Social Security disability income (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI),were created for individuals who are not able to work due to a disability. The federal SSDI and SSI system is complicated and not easy to understand. Whether you are a first time applicant or you have been previously rejected for SSI and/or SSDI, an experienced Yuba City Social Security lawyer can help you. Give yourself the best chance of qualifying for Social Security disability benefits by working with an experienced Yuba City social security attorney today. Fill out the form on the website today.
 

Am I Entitled to Social Security Benefits? The SSI and SSDI Programs At a Glance
 

Of the thousands of Social Security applications processed each year, the vast majority of applicants are denied benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%. A skilled Yuba City Social Security attorney can increase the odds your claim is successful. Your lawyer should know how to effectively advocate for your interests. Your lawyer can also represent you on appeal in the event your initial claim application is denied. An experienced Yuba City Social Security attorney will review your file, and help you make any additions and corrections necessary to highlight your disability and the need for Social Security benefits. People with serious disabilities that prevent them from being able to gain employment may potentially face hunger and homelessness. A successful Social Security claim can provide a necessary safety net to some of the most vulnerable citizens. Successful claimants receive monthly payments from the federal government to cover critical expenses. Many claimants also qualify for medical services through Medicare and Medicaid programs.
 

Attorneys are Expensive. How Can I Hire an Experienced Yuba City, CA Social Security Lawyer When I’m Broke?
 

Since the people who need a Social Security attorney usually do not have a source of income, Social Security lawyers charge fees that make their services affordable. In almost every case, Social Security attorneys work on what is called a “contingency” fee. This means they only get paid if you win your Social Security benefits claim. The Social Security Administration limits how much a Social Security lawyer can charge clients. Attorneys representing clients before the Social Security Administration are statutorily limited to charging a maximum of 25% of back pay awarded to you (up to a max of $6,000). Basically, what this means is that the lawyer can only charge you up to $6,000 for representing you in a Social Security matter – and often the amount is far less. Don’t let another day go by without the help you need. Contact an experienced Yuba City Social Security lawyer today. All you need to do is fill out the questionnaire on the webpage.
 

Social Security: Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Social Security Income (SSI)
 

SSI (Social Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) are two separate programs under the umbrella term “Social Security” that pay a benefit to claimants who are disabled. A qualifying disability for Social Security benefits usually must either prevent you from working for a year or more or result in death. While both the SSI and SSDI programs are federal disability programs, they are quite different from each other.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Yuba City, California? - To receive disability benefits for Social Security Disability you must meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disability.
   1. The term disability is that you are unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” [SGA] because of a medically physical or mental impairment which has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 12 months, or is expected to result in your death.
2. If you are working in or around Yuba City, California is that a factor? - If you are working in Yuba City and performing SGA, then you are considered able to work and not disabled. In 2012, the SGA limit is $1010 (after taxes) per month. If you earn more than $1010 per month, you are probably not eligible, unless there are special circumstances;
3. Do You Have a Severe Impairment? - You must have a medical problem which significantly limits your physical or mental ability to perform basic work activities. The impairment must be expected to last for 12 months or end in death;
4. Does Your Medical Condition Match One of SSA’s Listed Impairments? - SSA has a list of medical conditions ["Listing of Impairments."] that describes medical conditions so severe that SSA considers people who have the conditions disabled;
   1. If your condition does not meet or equal one of the conditions in the Listing of Impairments, then you must ask:
      1. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Work You Did in the Past? - SSA determines what you are able to do despite your medical condition. This is called the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). SSA compares your RFC with the physical and mental demands of your past jobs. If you are physically and mentally able to do a job that you have held within the last fifteen years, then SSA considers you "not disabled." However, if you are not able to perform any of your past jobs, then ask:
5. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Other Work? - If you cannot perform your past work, then SSA decides whether you are able to perform other types of work.
    

Can Children in Yuba City, CA Qualify for Disability Benefits? Yes, but What is the Criteria?
 

Financially, needy children under age 18 who have serious medical conditions may be eligible for Children's SSI. A child is disabled for SSI if the child is not working and earning more than the SGA level and has a medical condition or combination of conditions that cause "marked and severe functional limitations." Medical evidence documenting the child's medical condition is essential.
 

SSDI - Contact a Skilled Yuba City, California Disability Insurance Lawyer As Soon As Possible

SSDI is a benefit program that pays a monthly benefit to Americans who have: (1) worked in the past, and (2) paid social security taxes. In order to qualify, each person must work a certain percentage of the previous years (depending on your age). Not everyone who is disabled can qualify. SSDI claimants who receive payments for 2 years qualify for Medicare to pay medical costs.  To learn if you qualify, Contact your Yuba City SSDI attorney today and discuss the specifics of your situation.
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Experienced Yuba City Disability Lawyers Help
 

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is welfare based – this means that you do not have to have a work history in order to qualify for SSI benefits. Successful SSI claimants will receive a monthly benefit check from the government to help with life’s necessities. In order to qualify for SSI benefits, you must be disabled and make very little or no money. If you qualify for SSI, you may also qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To learn whether you qualify for SSI, contact an experienced Yuba City Social Security attorney. All you have to do is fill out the form on this page.
 

Proving a Disability: The Process of Applying for Social Security and Appealing a Review Board Decision – Yuba City, CA Social Security Disability Appeal Lawyers
 

You can start your application for social security online, in person, or over the telephone. In some instances, the review process can take more as long as six months. In the event that the government denies your social security application, you have the right to appeal the decision. At the appeal, you can represent yourself or you can hire a Yuba City Social Security lawyer can represent you.
 

The following are a few examples of the types of injuries and illnesses that have previously qualified as a disability for Social Security:
 

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Yuba City social security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Central Valley of California including Live Oak, Marysville, Linda, Lincoln, Oroville, Grass Valley, Roseville, North Auburn, Woodland, Auburn, North Highlands, Yupu, Binney Junction, Colusa Junction, Tierra Buena, Berg, Yuba, Bogue, Alicia, Pease, Nuestro, Alemandra, Olivehurst, Sanders, Yuba City, East Nicolaus, Meridian, Nicolaus, Rio Oso, Robbins, Sutter, Kirkville, Lee, Pleasant Grove, Rio Ramaza, Sutter Pointe, and other communities in Sutter County.